MGsimba77 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Just curious do you guys think this rapid run up in value for this book is sustainable in mid to high mid grades? Specifically looking at 5.5 to 7.0? I mean the census on these is on the high side. I think there's been a consistent run up here almost across the board for several years now but wonder if this is sustainable? The importance of it shields it somewhat from a major downturn and don't think there's ever been one. Interested to get some takes on this from some more experienced collectors??? Thanks in advance for any feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfversion1 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 10 hours ago, MGsimba77 said: Just curious do you guys think this rapid run up in value for this book is sustainable in mid to high mid grades? Specifically looking at 5.5 to 7.0? I mean the census on these is on the high side. I think there's been a consistent run up here almost across the board for several years now but wonder if this is sustainable? The importance of it shields it somewhat from a major downturn and don't think there's ever been one. Interested to get some takes on this from some more experienced collectors??? Thanks in advance for any feedback I think it's crazy that the market prices this book as the #4 SA Marvel key behind AF 15, Hulk 1, and FF1. It's in its own tier at this point with X-Men 1, TOS 39, and JIM 83 right behind playing catch up. MGsimba77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECollector Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, jjfversion1 said: I think it's crazy that the market prices this book as the #4 SA Marvel key behind AF 15, Hulk 1, and FF1. It's in its own tier at this point with X-Men 1, TOS 39, and JIM 83 right behind playing catch up. Taking everything in consideration, I think it actually makes sense. Yes, not a first appearance, but: 1st issue of the most iconic (and most collected) run ever published (everyone who collects Spider-Man wants it and then many many more). Published just a few months after the first appearance (and only the second appearance). Published pre-1964 (the time frame that many collectors consider to be the point when collecting became "a thing") Iconic cover (some collectors don't like it, but iconic nevertheless) High status book (who doesn't want to say that they own the first issue of Spider-Man?) AF15 prices have raised out of reach for the vast majority of collectors, so it is the next best thing for Spider-Man collecting. I think it was undervalued for a long long time and I personally don't see it coming down to previous prices any time soon. Edited May 13, 2019 by SECollector DST, MGsimba77, Primetime and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 22 minutes ago, SECollector said: Taking everything in consideration, I think it actually makes sense. Yes, not a first appearance, but: 1st issue of the most iconic (and most collected) run ever published (everyone who collects Spider-Man wants it and then many many more). Published just a few months after the first appearance (and only the second appearance). Published pre-1964 (the time frame that many collectors consider to be the point when collecting became "a thing") Iconic cover (some collectors don't like it, but iconic nevertheless) High status book (who doesn't want to say that they own the first issue of Spider-Man?) AF15 prices have raised out of reach for the vast majority of collectors, so it is the next best thing for Spider-Man collecting. I think it was undervalued for a long long time and I personally don't see it coming down to previous prices any time soon. I agree it was undervalued for a long time, and the last reason I bolded is why it is running up now. A mid grade ASM 1 = Universal 1.5 AF 15 price-wise now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keep_It_Clunky Posted May 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2019 My long, long ago restored copy MGsimba77, badback83, wolverine180 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Nice book. Glad you're wearing socks DoctorWyoming1 and Keep_It_Clunky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ricksneatstuff Posted May 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2019 My current copy batman_fan, alexgross.com, JohnH19 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 On 4/15/2019 at 5:49 PM, batman_fan said: Finally got into the club with this one, but I am in the hunt for an upgrade Plus a bunch of other Spiderman There’s a gorgeous 7.5 with white pages in the current c-link auction. Upgrade time 🤔😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 22 minutes ago, LDarkseid1 said: There’s a gorgeous 7.5 with white pages in the current c-link auction. Upgrade time 🤔😉 It is pretty sweet looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 22 minutes ago, LDarkseid1 said: There’s a gorgeous 7.5 with white pages in the current c-link auction. Upgrade time 🤔😉 It is pretty sweet looking LDarkseid1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, batman_fan said: It is pretty sweet looking Honestly for a 7.5 it feels even undergraded a tad, but yeah love your 6.5! Such an awesome book to own. Edited May 16, 2019 by LDarkseid1 batman_fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruson Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) Here’s mine. Displays great, maybe higher than a 4.0? Very clean but does have chipping and some spine wear. I was very impressed when I opened it up and saw how nice it looked. Edited July 9, 2019 by Gruson spracknetch23, alexgross.com, DST and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Spidey 1 is one of those comics that can still look good with some Marvel chipping. Nice book! DST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KirbyJack Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 That’s the Spi-diggity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgross.com Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 On 7/8/2019 at 5:31 PM, Gruson said: Here’s mine. Displays great, maybe higher than a 4.0? Very clean but does have chipping and some spine wear. I was very impressed when I opened it up and saw how nice it looked. is that your frame? just make sure if it is, that you have UV plexiglas, or museum glass. otherwise UV light, even indirect, will fade your awesome book! nice pickup!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruson Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 It’s an ECC frame. UV protected for sure. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 The Bethlehem copy of SpiderMan 1 is coming up in the next HA auction. Does anyone know the history of the book? Previously graded and subsequently upgraded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosconi Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 12 hours ago, batman_fan said: The Bethlehem copy of SpiderMan 1 is coming up in the next HA auction. Does anyone know the history of the book? Previously graded and subsequently upgraded? It's an interesting book and looks like it's been pressed at least a few times. The back cover staples appear to have some very slight tears and the bottom right front corner has a small chip out. Wonder if those defects have always been there? Any photos of this book before it was re-holdered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 7 hours ago, mosconi said: It's an interesting book and looks like it's been pressed at least a few times. The back cover staples appear to have some very slight tears and the bottom right front corner has a small chip out. Wonder if those defects have always been there? Any photos of this book before it was re-holdered? Definitely looks like it has gone through the treatment before. I would love to see some earlier images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...